Billy Ashley takes over baseball program at Westlake

Billy Ashley is the new coach at Westlake, replacing Zach Miller. Ashley played six seasons in the majors, five with the Dodgers.

Birmingham Terrance Knighten headed to Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Terrance Knighten, a 6-2, 275-pound offensive lineman for Birmingham, has committed to Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the alma mater of L.C. Greenwood.

Knighten helped Birmingham to the West Valley League title this past season.

"I'm glad I was given the opportunity and glad I was given a second chance. With God nothing is impossible," Knighten said. "The prayers of my family and me and the True Love Worship Center (in Van Nuys) made it possible."

Winston Rose chooses New Mexico State

Winston Rose, a Valley College cornerback who prepped at St. Genevieve, has signed with New Mexico State.

He returned two interceptions for touchdowns this past season at Valley.